Brian McKnight is starting off 2018 as a married man. The singer, 48, exchanged vows with fiancée Leilani Malia Mendoza on New Year’s Eve, according to the New York Post. “Ladies and gentlemen introducing Mr. and Mrs. Brian McKnight,” he captioned a snapshot posted to Instagram of the couple sharing a moment on the steps of Oheka Castle in Huntington, New York. McKnight captioned a video of them walking down the aisle, “Happiest day of our lives.” The crooner wore a classic black tuxedo while his bride sported a sheer Sabrina & Mannings gown that featured 50,000 Swarovski crystals. According to the company, it took over a month to complete. “Truly a masterpiece in the making and one of a kind piece,” said the fashion house’s Instagram account. The pair got engaged in May. McKnight was previously married to ex-wife, Julie, for 13 years from 1990 to 2003. The former couple share two kids. Click through to check out the pictures and video below. SEE ALSO • The History Of Black Cowboy Fashion • Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2025 • The Top Superfine Looks From the 2025 Met Gala
